Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303935761 - Whitaker Oil Company
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Whitaker Oil Company
1557 Marietta Road
Atlanta, GA 30318
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 93487, Atlanta, GA 30377
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5169
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/02/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/03/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200204378 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,525 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,525 |
| Current Penalty | $5,525 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,525 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100119 E01 | 01/10/2002 | 04/13/2002 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100119 D | 01/10/2002 | 04/13/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100119 J02 | 01/10/2002 | 04/13/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100119 L01 | 01/10/2002 | 04/13/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 Q06 IIA | 01/10/2002 | 04/13/2002 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003 | Serious | 19100120 Q02 VII | 01/10/2002 | 04/13/2002 | $525 | $525 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 1, 2001, Employee #1 was pumping silicone into a mixing tank from a tote at the plant. After about 600 gallons of the silicone had been pumped into the mixing tank, an explosion occurred, rupturing the tank and covering the employee with silicone.
Keywords: MIXER, EXPLOSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303935761 | Occupation not reported |
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